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Aeneid
Series: Hackett Classics
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This edition suits readers of classical literature, students and scholars of ancient poetry, and those interested in Roman cultural heritage. Its educational and reference category reflects its value for academic use and serious literary exploration.
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See moreA classicist best known for his translations of Homer, Sappho, Hesiod, and Callimachus returns to Roman poetry, offering a resonant new Aeneid.
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A classicist best known for his translations of Homer, Sappho, Hesiod, and Callimachus returns to Roman poetry, offering a resonant new Aeneid.
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Critics praise this translation for its crisp, idiomatic precision that brings fresh resonance to the classic Roman epic. The translator, known for his work on Homer and other ancient poets, lets Virgilβs voice shine without unwarranted interpretation, complemented by W. R. Johnsonβs illuminating introduction and essays. This edition is noted for navigating the Aeneidβs chiaroscuro, or interplay of light and darkness, making it highly recommended for both reading and recitation.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780872207318
Publisher: Hackett Publishing Co, Inc
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 15 March 2005
Country: United States
Imprint: Hackett Publishing Co, Inc
Illustration: 1 map
Contributors:
- Translated by Stanley Lombardo
- Introduction by W. R. Johnson
- Translated by Stanley Lombardo
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 140.0mm
Height: 216.0mm
Weight: 341g
Pages: 432
About the Author
Stanley Lombardo is Professor of Classics, University of Kansas.
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